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Media matters…

With a career in journalism spanning more than 30 years I aim to share a few highlights as well as some insights into the industry…

The Red Rebels in Carlisle

EVERY week since the Hamas atrocities in Isreal in October 2023 and the subsequent retaliation against the people of Palestine there have been weekly vigils organised by the Palestinian Solidarity Group Carlisle and District. But this week they were joined by the Red Rebels, who are normally associated with Extinction Rebellion, to draw a red…

SMALL WORLD… GAIA art installation at Hexham Abbey

At the weekend I recreated another photograph, this time from just two years ago, when I took a trip to Hexham Abbey for the GAIA art installation. Basically it was a large recreation of the Earth which was suspended inside the building by renowned artist Luke Jerram which followed his previous installation in 2023 entitled…

Boyzone’s last hurrah!

Bizarrely this week Boyzone announced a one-off ‘final farewell’ gig at London’s Emirates Stadium next year and I was reminded of the time I was asked by the Northern Echo in the mid to late 1990s to photograph their gig at Newcastle’s arena venue. You might have guessed, given my recent reviews/posts, Boyzone were not…

Jennings Brewery gets new kit and an assistant brewer

JENNINGS Brewery in Cockermouth has taken delivery of 11 new fermentation vessels to help expand capacity and make the business more able to meet increased demand just months after it reopened. It is expected that the new kit will be in operation within weeks and it should increase production from the current 1400 barrels per…

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